Local artists are gearing up for a creative day this month at a historical countryside site. 

Artists from Warwickshire Open Studios have been invited to Charlecote Park for a Plein Air event on Sunday 17 September.

Members of the public are also invited to watch the artists at work, and chat to them about their motivation and techniques. 

The National Trust's Charlecote Park in Wellesbourne, which features a Victorian home set in a 180-acre landscaped deer park, will be the setting and inspiration for the outdoor event.  

Visitors will be able to stroll through the parkland to watch and engage with the artists as they are inspired and create in their chosen 2D or 3D art form.

Artworks will then be displayed in a pop-up exhibition near the main house with the public being encouraged to take part in the judging before getting an opportunity to buy some of the works created that day. 

No booking is needed for the outdoor art event (image by Jana Eastwood)

Grace Monson, programming and partnerships manager for the National Trust says: "There's inspiration in nature, beauty, and history for our visiting artists to tap in to at Charlecote.  

"From breath-taking views across the river, to the Tudor brickwork in the Gatehouse, or simply watching the free-roaming deer and wildlife in the parkland.

"We're thrilled to be able to host Warwickshire Open Studios for this event as art and creativity have a special place at Charlecote Park, which has been home to the Lucy family for more than nine centuries. 

"The late Edmund Fairfax Lucy was an accomplished artist who often painted the landscape around his home at Charlecote. Two of his paintings hang in the Drawing Room for visitors to see." 

Janette George, Warwickshire Open Studios Director added: "Plein Air events allow artists to get inspired out of their normal settings, providing a popular opportunity to share their creativity and skills with members of the public and also network with the other artists.

"We're excited to see what our artists will create in one day at this beautiful location in rural Warwickshire, and look forward to welcoming visitors to engage with our artists too." 

This event is free but admission prices apply. No booking is needed.

For more information visit the website.